LISD TECH Center

The results are in from the National FFA Convention, and both our Agronomy and Nursery & Landscape teams represented Michigan with excellence!

Agronomy Team — Gold Ranking (Top 10 in the Nation)
Team members: Ella Mishka, Emileigh Johnston, Holly Mitchell, Carson Garrison, and Advisor Matt Hensley.

Holly and Carson earned individual Gold rankings and received their Crop Consultant Advisor certifications.

Ella earned Silver, and Emileigh earned Bronze.

Alternate: Ben Isaly

Nursery & Landscape Team — Silver Ranking
Team members: Myra Parker, Lillian Helinski, Cera LaRatta, Rileigh Hoffman, Alternate Paige Luck, and Advisor Johanna Lentz.

Cera earned Gold individually, while Lillian, Myra, and Rileigh each earned Silver.

Congratulations to all our incredible students and advisors for their dedication, teamwork, and outstanding representation of Lenawee County and Michigan on the national level!

2 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Nursery and Landscaping Team at Nationals

Our LISD TECH Center Agronomy and Nursery & Landscape teams are proudly representing Michigan at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis! We are proud of these students and all of their hard work!

2 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Students before the start of their competition

Students outside of the building at the competition

Students during the competition at a table

Students outside of their event before the competition

Halloween spirit is alive and well at the LISD TECH Center! 👻

Our staff are engineering some serious fun today... a nod to Kim Benson, our Engineering, Design & CAD instructor, who passed out these fun and festive headbands.

It feels like this photo is a billboard to say "You should join our team!"

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISDTECHCenter

2 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Staff posing with their Halloween headbands on

College Application Day at the LISD TECH Center is all about preparing students for what comes next.
Yesterday and today, students met with college representatives and military recruiters, learned about post-secondary opportunities, and even submitted their applications on site.

Events like this empower students to take meaningful steps toward their future goals, whether that path leads to college, a career, or military service.

2 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Two students work on an application together

Students chat with a rep from Oakland University

Students chat with the Army National Guard

From classroom ledgers to a career at Plante Moran, Anna Loar’s journey started right here at the LISD TECH Center.
Now a proud alum and accounting professional, she’s paying it forward to inspire the next generation.

Read her story ➡️https://www.lisd.us/o/techcenter/article/2503758

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #NextChapters #LISDTECHCenter #Accounting #CTE

2 months ago, Ashley Pfund

🚀 Earlier this month, our Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship students took part in the A2 Tech Trek in Ann Arbor! They explored Cahoots, a collaborative coworking space for startups, and the Neutral Zone, a youth-driven creative community. Students had the chance to connect with innovative startups, visit exciting company booths, and experience the vibrant energy of Ann Arbor — complete with a delicious lunch downtown and a city tour! 🌆💡 #A2TechTrek #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #StudentExperience #AnnArborAdventures

3 months ago, Tina Cousineau

Students from our Accounting and Computer Information Services programs attended the Business Professionals of America Fall Leadership Conference at MSU! They had the opportunity to connect with BPA chapters from across Michigan’s lower peninsula and participate in a variety of engaging leadership and skill-building workshops. 💼📊💻

3 months ago, Tina Cousineau

Students in the Natural Resources program attended a Wildlife Rehabilitation Certification Class in Eaton Rapids this weekend. The class included valuable information on how to rescue wild animals, hands-on laboratory skills, and a visit to Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center.

3 months ago, Carley Kratz

Students are standing in front of an outdoor enclosure for squirrels.

Students are gavaging a hawk with a feeding tube.

Students are gavaging an owl with a feeding tube.

Students and standing by a live Turkey Vulture.

Students are standing in a flight cage with a hawk.

Students in the LISD TECH Center Accounting Program are gaining more than just classroom knowledge, they’re earning industry-recognized credentials that give them a competitive edge!

Last year, 19 students earned their Microsoft Excel Associate 365 Certification, demonstrating real-world skills in data organization, analysis, and business communication. Excel is one of the most widely used tools across industries, making this credential a powerful asset for any future career.

Even better? All credential costs are covered by the TECH Center, so students can earn valuable certifications at no cost!

#LenaweeEducation #UnlockYourPotential #LISDTECHCenter #Accounting #CareerReady #LISD #CredentialsMatter

3 months ago, Ashley Pfund

graphic with a quote from a student about the Accounting Program

This week, Lenawee County sophomores visited the Center for a Sustainable Future to explore Agri-Tech, Natural Resources, and Horticulture programs at the TECH Center.

Students led interactive demonstrations, shared how these programs prepare learners for the future, and highlighted the certifications available to give them a head start in their careers. It was a day filled with hands-on learning and real career exploration.

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #CTE

3 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Students exploring honey and the bee projects at the farm

A student petting a chicken while others look on

Students learning about equipment at the farm

Student handing part of the demonstration to another student

Students from Blissfield and Sand Creek toured the TECH Center today, diving into Education Careers, Automotive Collision Repair and Refinish, and Law Enforcement programs. With TECH Center students leading the way, these young explorers got a taste of what’s possible and their excitement was contagious.

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #ElementaryExplorers #CTE

3 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Jody Hillard speaks to a classroom of students about the project coming up

A student uses technology in Automotive Collision

A student learns to buff a car while a TECH student assists

A student learns how to use a spotlight in a police car

A high school student and elementary student work on a project together

A young student learns how to buff a car with a TECH Student helping

A student experiences fingerprinting with a Law Enforcement student

Student creates a project while a student helper looks on

s student learns how to paint a car while a TECH center student assists

Students in both the AM and PM sessions of our Building Trades program got a unique, hands-on experience during the Mobile Masonry Tour. Thanks to Todd Dailey from Dailey Engineering for bringing this incredible learning opportunity to our campus!

Students had the chance to try out a Masonry Mule, and practice setting and mortaring blocks, giving them a real taste of the trade.

📸 Check out some snapshots from the day!

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #Masonry #ConstructionRobotics

3 months ago, Ashley Pfund

students listening to a guest speaker outside near the mule

A student practicing laying block with a demonstrator assisting

A student using the mule to move a block while the demonstrator looks on

Students in the classroom listening to the speakers

Three students listen to the demonstration

A student practices with the mule as others watch and listen

Our students recently visited the Just Build It Expo at the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds . This was a hands-on construction industry event showcasing union trades, construction companies, trade schools, and colleges.

They explored real tools, met industry professionals, and got a firsthand look at the many pathways available in the world of skilled trades.

📸 Check out some highlights from the day

#CTE #LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #LISDTECHCenter

3 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Students getting experience with hammers and nails in a demonstration

A student getting a real world experience of brick laying

A student learning to weld in a hands on experience with an instructor from the trades

A student talking to an employee in the trades

A student climbing a pole while others look on

From blueprints to reality, the first walls are standing, and the future homeowner helped our Residential Construction students put them in place! Needless to say, it was an exciting morning at our Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County site!

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #CTE #ResidentialConstruction #HabitatforHumanity

3 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Students and homeowner holding up the first wall

two students and two instructors putting up the first wall

three students and the homeowner putting up the second wall

First wall going up with all students hands on deck

instructors showing the homeowner the blueprints for the first time

The Natural Resources program at the LISD TECH Center recently joined forces with Legacy Land Conservancy to remove invasive Autumn Olive shrubs at the Sharon Hills Preserve.

3 months ago, Carley Kratz

Students working to remove invasive shrubs.

Overview of students working in the woods to remove invasive shrubs.

A student in an area with lots of invasive shrubs.

Students working hard to cut down invasive shrubs. This picture shows a cleared area.

LISD Transportation and Special Education programs will operate on a two-hour delay today, Tuesday, September 23. JC/LISD Academy and LISD PREP Academy will operate on a one-hour delay. All morning preschool programs are cancelled for today.

4 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Our Residential Construction students teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County and officially started working on a new build this week.

This isn’t just classwork. It’s a home that will transform a family’s future, and every step builds both the house and our students’ skills. Follow along as the walls rise and the story unfolds.

Also, join us on Friday, September 19th at 10 AM to officially celebrate the start of construction with the Zick Family, Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County and our TECH Center students.

📍815 Howell St., Adrian, MI

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #CTE #HabitatforHumanity

4 months ago, Ashley Pfund

A student walking toward the camera on the job site

Students working on the grounds around the building site

Two students working on getting a wall placed

A student drilling holes while one looks on

three students measuring a wall before placement

A student giving the thumbs up to the camera on the job site

Students in the Law Enforcement & Corrections program ran 2,977 meters (1.8 miles) in honor of the 2,977 lives lost in the September 11 attacks. They also completed 24 reps or 24-second intervals of various exercises to mark the 24 years since that day.

4 months ago, Benjamin Murray

🚨 Final Call! 🚨

The deadline to register for our Clinical Medical Assistant Program is September 15. Don’t miss your chance as this program only runs twice a year.

✔️ 140 hours of classroom and hands-on labs
✔️ Clinical externship with a local healthcare provider
✔️ Eligible for national CMA certifications
✔️ Tuition: $2,599 (textbooks included)

💡 In our last class, every single student was hired before graduation!

It’s your time to launch a rewarding career in healthcare. Secure your seat today.

👉 Register now: https://www.lisd.us/page/adult-learning

#LenaweeISD #LISD #LenaweeEducation #AdultEducation #CMA

4 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Graphic for our CMA program with details about the upcoming course

From the TECH Center to Tool & Die apprentices at Axis Engineering, congrats to alumni Tyler Salenbein (’24) and Nolan Sholz (’25), both Machining & CAM grads now shaping their future careers together!

#LenaweeEducation #LenaweeISD #LISD #CareerReady #CTE

4 months ago, Ashley Pfund

Two alums working together at a local company as apprentices